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‘Fight Of The Year Across Any Promotion’ – MMA Fans React After Wild PFL Europe Brawl Features 14 Knockdowns!

This past Saturday in Glasgow, Scotland, PFL Europe 3 produced possibly the best fight to have ever taken place in the Smart Cage. After his previous opponent withdrew, Lewis McGrillen stepped in as an alternate to face Dean Garnett in the semi-final play-offs of the bantamweight tournament. What followed was an unbelievable back-and-forth war between […]

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This past Saturday in Glasgow, Scotland, PFL Europe 3 produced possibly the best fight to have ever taken place in the Smart Cage.

After his previous opponent withdrew, Lewis McGrillen stepped in as an alternate to face Dean Garnett in the semi-final play-offs of the bantamweight tournament.

What followed was an unbelievable back-and-forth war between the two Brits that featured a staggering 14 knockdowns in just 12 minutes.

The majority of them came from McGrillen, who is known for knocking opponents out cold but Garnett kept recovering and getting back to his feet.

That was until the fifth round where a heavy shot landed and sent Garnett face down to the canvas, giving “McGrizzla” a spectacular walk-off KO moment.

MMA Fans React To Fight Of The Year Contender In PFL Europe

In what will surely go down as one of the best fights of the year, if not one of the greatest bouts in the history of UK MMA, McGrillen vs Garnett sure did turn some heads.

MMA fans reacted on social media to one of the wildest contests that you’re ever likely to see.

“Fight of year across any promotion”

“This is unreal, both fighters just biting down on the mouthpiece and going for the knockout. Pure fighting.”

“Both of these guys have jaws made of STEEL!!!”

“Gotta be the greatest fight in UKMMA history. Best scrap I’ve seen live”

“Crazy fight , I almost missed the Bryan Battle fight because this was the best fight I have seen all year. Insanity from both fighters.”

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Video – Cedric Doumbe scores devastating 6 second KO win in PFL Europe 3 debut after rejecting UFC contract

Cedric Doumbe lands 6 second knockout win in PFL Europe 3 debut after rejecting UFC dealFormer GLORY Kickboxing welterweight champion has landed in the PFL (Professional Fighters League) on home soil – in truly spectacular fashion, securing a staggering 6-second knockout win over Jordan Zebo in his promotional bow in Paris. Doumbe, who featured in hist fifth professional mixed martial arts contest tonight in the French capital, maintained his undefeated […]

Cedric Doumbe lands 6 second knockout win in PFL Europe 3 debut after rejecting UFC deal

Former GLORY Kickboxing welterweight champion has landed in the PFL (Professional Fighters League) on home soil – in truly spectacular fashion, securing a staggering 6-second knockout win over Jordan Zebo in his promotional bow in Paris.

Doumbe, who featured in hist fifth professional mixed martial arts contest tonight in the French capital, maintained his undefeated record, stopping Zebo inside just six seconds with a spectacular left hook counter – after catching a high-kick attempt.

Cedric Doumbe scores a thunderous 6-second knockout win in his PFL MMA debut

Dropping Zebo with a stunning counter shot, the former GLORY Kickboxing championship holder then followed up with a slew of ground strikes, lodging his first victory under the PFL banner in just six seconds on home soil – with Paris Saint Germain footballer, Kylian Mbappe watching from the arena. 

Competing exclusively in his native France following a professional mixed martial arts debut win in the United Arab Emirates, Cameroonian-born French striker, Cedric Doumbe managed to retain his 100 percent finish rate tonight at PFL Europe 3 tonight to boot with his finish of Zebo, following consecutive knockout triumphs. 

Infamously, Doumbe, who ended his GLORY Kickboxing tenure with a second round KO win over Murthel Groenhart in Rotterdam, The Netherlands – rejected a prior offer to join the UFC, who are alleged to have offered the 31-year-old knockout artist a less than lucrative multi-fight contract. 

Elsewhere on the card, Abdoul Abdouraguimov scored his first victory since landing in the PFL – having also rejected a deal to join the UFC, submitting Brad Wheeler in the opening round with a rear-naked choke submission, in his first outing since his time with ARES – where he landed two championship victories in separate divisions. 

What are your thoughts on Cedric Doumbe’s stunning win at PFL Europe 3?

Top MMA prospect Abdoul ‘Lazy King’ Abdouraguimov signs with PFL, set for September 30 debut

Lazy KingThe ‘Lazy King’ Abdoul Abdouraguimov will be making his way to the PFL Smart Cage this September. The highly-touted Russian prospect revealed in a post on social media that he has signed with the Professional Fighters League and is slated to make his promotional debut on September 30 at PFL Europe 3 in Paris. Abdouraguimov […]

Lazy King

The ‘Lazy King’ Abdoul Abdouraguimov will be making his way to the PFL Smart Cage this September.

The highly-touted Russian prospect revealed in a post on social media that he has signed with the Professional Fighters League and is slated to make his promotional debut on September 30 at PFL Europe 3 in Paris. Abdouraguimov is expected to square off with Brazilian standout Quemuel Ottoni. The ‘Lazy King’ also confirmed that he will be part of the 2024 PFL regular season.

Abdouraguimov made the official announcement, which you can see below:

Abdouraguimov has made a name for himself on the international mixed martial arts scene, amassing an impressive 16-1 record. That includes a current six-fight win streak dating back to 2020. Of his 16 career wins, the ‘Lazy King’ has finished 13 of his opponents, 11 by way of submission.

Hardcore fight fans may be familiar with Abdouraguimov’s work under the BRAVE CF and Ares FC banners. He captured the latter’s welterweight and middleweight championships before signing with the PFL.

His opponent, Quemuel Ottoni, carries with him a solid 12-3 record with 11 finishes. Ottoni has primarily competed under the Jungle Fight label, but he has also fought for AFT, Samurai FC, and most notably, Legacy Fighting Alliance. He steps into his PFL Europe 3 bout riding a five-fight win streak.